Volvo used car warranty - what should and shouldn't be covered?

I have a Volvo XC90 and six months ago a failed engine mount was identified during a service and not replaced proactively. Then four months later, all mounts had to be replaced under the approved used...

Which car is best for comfort?

What's the most comfortable saloon/hatchback car in the 2/2.5 litre category, new or nearly new?

What makes tyres go out of shape?

I run a 57 reg Volvo S40 2.4i. At 39000 miles it developed a droning/booming noise related to road speed and I suspected a worn wheel bearing. My local garage diagnosed out-of-shape rear tyres and replacement...

Volvo V70 windscreen problems - what could it be?

I have recently purchased a 2011 Volvo V70 D5 privately. It has 65,000 miles on the clock and a full Volvo dealer service history. It was only recently serviced by a main dealer six weeks ago. I have noticed...

Best summer tyre for Volvo XC90?

The factory spec summer tyres for my Volvo XC90 are no longer in production (Continental Cross Contact 235/60/18 103V) and I will shortly need to replace them. Volvo Customer Care has advised that I contact...

Which hybrid SUV is best?

I live in the Dartmoor National Park and need a sturdy, reliable and capable vehicle that will cope with the local steep and untreated winter roads. For the past 12 years I have used the Land Rover Discovery...

Volvo C30 needs a need engine - where do I get one?

My daughter owns a 2008 Volvo C30 1.6 diesel. Our local garage has told us that a shell on the crankshaft has disintegrated and the quickest and cheapest thing to do would be to replace the engine at a...

Contract hire - how can I dispute an end-of-lease bill?

I returned my four year-old 89,000 mile Volvo V70 back to the dealer last week. The car was on contract hire and the assessor pointed out a small handful of minor scratches, but said none of them contravened...

Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car?

I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term reliability. To date it has been dealer maintained,...

Why is the low coolant light on?

My Volvo XC60 has done 91,000 miles and runs well; however, the low level coolant light has come on four times in the past 15 months. I have topped up the coolant and my local garage have done a pressure...